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Geografie della Tavola: Contemporary Design Bridges Europe and Asia at Venice's Museo d'Arte Orientale

exhibition · 2026-10-01

Opening at the Museo d'Arte Orientale di Venezia from 29 September to 8 November 2026, the exhibition titled "Geografie della Tavola. Design contemporaneo tra Europa e Asia," is curated by Marta Boscolo Marchi, Lisa Balasso, Irene Dubini, and Gaia Dalicco. This event, part of Venice Design Week, examines the concept of the table as a cultural landscape, illustrating how tableware embodies collective values. It features contemporary designs alongside historical collections, including contributions from Yen Qin, Hachiya, Tickle quo, Tongqi design, and Brigitta B. Horváth. The exhibition highlights materials as forms of communication and offers fresh interpretations of existing collections. Additionally, an "Incontro con i Designer" event will take place on 10 October 2026 at 10.30 to discuss the showcased projects.

Key facts

  • "Geografie della Tavola. Design contemporaneo tra Europa e Asia" runs at the Museo d'Arte Orientale di Venezia from 29 September to 8 November 2026
  • The exhibition is part of the Venice Design Week
  • It is curated by Marta Boscolo Marchi, Lisa Balasso, Irene Dubini and Gaia Dalicco
  • Yen Qin developed the Dynasty line for Luzerne, inspired by Peranakan Chinese culinary culture
  • Triptych is a Japanese project by Hachiya, the Yamada Wood Shop of Kyoto and Tsutsumi Urushi
  • Chinese designers Tickle quo and Tongqi design present Slowly Rising Collection and Rooted Catnip Vase
  • Brigitta B. Horváth works with silver-plated copper; her Planet Series, Moon 3 explores metamorphosis
  • An Incontro con i Designer takes place on 10 October 2026 at 10.30

Entities

Artists

  • Marta Boscolo Marchi
  • Lisa Balasso
  • Irene Dubini
  • Gaia Dalicco
  • Yen Qin
  • Brigitta B. Horváth
  • Brigitta Balázs

Institutions

  • Museo d'Arte Orientale di Venezia
  • Venice Design Week
  • Luzerne
  • Hachiya
  • Yamada Wood Shop
  • Tsutsumi Urushi
  • Tickle quo
  • Tongqi design

Locations

  • Venice
  • Italy
  • Kyoto
  • Japan
  • China
  • Hungary

Sources